Age of Empires II (Retired) — cheap CD keys, compare prices
Is it worth buying?
Reviews are excellent (Metacritic 68 · Steam 96%) · The price is above its low (was €11.62), but within a reasonable range Notify me on a drop
About the game
Age of Empires II: HD Edition is a remaster of the legendary real-time strategy classic, bringing the beloved medieval title to high resolution. You build empires across the ages, gather resources, research technologies and lead armies of various civilizations in the struggle for dominance. This edition was retired after the release of the Definitive Edition.
Did you know?
The original 1999 Age of Empires II was made by Ensemble Studios, and decades later the game remains an active competitive title thanks to its remasters.
Best price today
€13.69
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Instant Gaming · Marketplace · Steam
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Notify me when it drops below €12.32
- On Steam
- €19.99−32 % here
- all-time low
- €11.6216 Sept
- Official now
- €19.99Steam
- Average low, 5 mo.
- €14.29
The cheapest Age of Empires II (Retired) key right now costs €13.69 at Instant Gaming — the best of 5 compared offers. The cheapest official store price is €19.99 at Steam. (Prices as of )
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Offers that are not a key (Gift) — show (1) Gift: the game arrives as a Steam gift and works only in the region it was bought for.
These are not ordinary keys. A gift is usually region-locked and arrives through someone else's account — if the region does not match, the game will not activate. An account means you get someone else's login: the game never becomes yours, and it breaks Steam's rules. A DLC or a bundle is not the base game. That is why none of them count towards the price at the top of the page.
Age of Empires II (Retired) prices by store 4
| Store | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Instant Gaming | Marketplace | €13.69 |
| Driffle | Marketplace | €19.92 |
| Steam | Official store | €19.99 |
| Kinguin | Marketplace | €42.33 |
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Lowest official since we started tracking (Jul 2026)
€19.99
Jul 2026
Lowest — keyshops
€11.62
Sept 2026
Monthly price lows
| Month | Lowest official | Lowest keyshop |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €19.99 | €11.94 |
| Sept 2026 | €19.99 | €11.62 |
| Aug 2026 | €19.99 | €12.99 |
| Jul 2026 | €19.99 | €14.92 |
| Jun 2026 | €19.99 | — |
Lowest in-stock price per month from our price history; the current month is the low so far.
How to activate your key
- Steam key — open the Steam client → Games → Activate a Product on Steam → enter the key. Stores with this activation: Instant Gaming, Driffle, Steam, Kinguin
System requirements
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows Vista, 7, 8 Pro+ |
| Processor | 1.2GHZ CPU |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Direct X 9.0c Capable GPU |
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About this game — FAQ
Does Age of Empires II (Retired) have multiplayer?
Yes, Age of Empires II (Retired) has multiplayer.
Can Age of Empires II (Retired) be played single-player?
Yes, besides multiplayer modes, Age of Empires II (Retired) can also be played solo (single-player).
What languages does Age of Empires II (Retired) support?
Age of Empires II (Retired) is available in: English, German, French, Italian, Korean, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Russian and 3 more.
Does Age of Empires II (Retired) use Steam Cloud saves?
Yes, Age of Empires II (Retired) uses Steam Cloud, so your saves sync across devices.
FAQ
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Age of Empires II (Retired) key?
The cheapest Age of Empires II (Retired) key is currently sold by Instant Gaming for €13.69. That is the best of 5 offers we compare; prices are refreshed regularly. The lowest price we have ever recorded for this game: €11.62.
How much does Age of Empires II (Retired) cost?
Age of Empires II (Retired) currently costs from €13.69 — the cheapest offer across the stores we track. For comparison, the game costs €19.99 on Steam, so buying a key saves you about 32%.
Is Instant Gaming an official store or a keyshop?
Instant Gaming is a keyshop (marketplace) where independent sellers list keys, so prices are often lower than in official stores. Every offer on ulov.gg is clearly labeled with its store type.
Are keys from these stores legal?
Buying is legal — keys come from the grey market, so a small deactivation risk exists. So before paying, check the seller's buyer protection.
Which key region should I pick?
Global activates everywhere. Regional keys (Europe, North America, RU-CIS) only work on accounts from that region — use the Region filter to match your account.
What is an activation platform?
The service where the key activates — Steam, GOG, Epic or the publisher's platform. A key for one platform won't work on another, hence the separate filter.
What's the difference between editions?
Standard is the base game; Deluxe usually adds an expansion or bonus content. The edition filter shows exactly that variant, with no mixed prices.